1) With reference to 'GLP-1 drugs' recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
They act by mimicking a gut-derived incretin hormone that triggers insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner.
They are primarily utilized in the clinical management of Type 1 Diabetes and acute pancreatic disorders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct - GLP-1 receptor agonists are analogs of GLP-1, which is an endogenous, gut-derived incretin peptide hormone (NCBI, 2021).
They enhance glucose-dependent insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta-cells (meaning insulin is released primarily in response to food intake).
They suppress inappropriate glucagon release, and delay gastric emptying to increase satiety (NCBI, 2021; Metropolis Healthcare, 2026).
Statement 2 is incorrect – These drugs are approved and utilized as an adjunct for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and chronic obesity
the FDA has not approved them for treating Type 1 Diabetes (NCBI, 2021).
2) Consider the following statements about Epichlorohydrin
It is a clear, colorless, volatile, and less flammable liquid.
It is soluble in water and no way harmful to humans.
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect – It is a clear, colorless, volatile, and highly flammable liquid.
Statement 2 is incorrect – Although Epichlorohydrin is moderately to highly soluble in water, it is extremely harmful and toxic to humans.
It is classified as a potent skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant, a known mutagen, and a probable/confirmed human carcinogen.
3) The SAPLING Dialogue – 2026 is led by which one of the following?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct.
SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue – 2026 is a regional platform led by theWorld Bank Group.
It aims to Strengthen food processing ecosystems, promote value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, generate employment, and build resilient food systems across South Asia.
4) National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) falls under which one of the following?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct – The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) falls under the Ministry of Ayush.
The NCH is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament (The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020) to regulate homoeopathic education and medical practice in India.
5) The terms Forced Continuity, Confirm Shaming, Basket Sneaking are associated with?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct – Dark Patterns are manipulative user interfaces designed to trick you into doing things you didn't intend to, such as buying unwanted items.
These engineered traps exploit consumer psychology to maximize corporate profit.
Common types – Hidden Costs & Drip Pricing, Subscription Traps (Forced Continuity), Confirm Shaming, Roach Motel, Basket Sneaking etc.
